brake job piston compression

[Wicky]

Mazda 3 stick
Rear brakes.
How the fuck do you compress the calipers?
Never been so frustrated

 

[Hondo-407]

Mazda 3 stick
Rear brakes.
How the fuck do you compress the calipers?
Never been so frustrated

Try : Twist & Compress at the same time...

Or : Just twist clockwise

@Wicky

 

[Shlbyntro]

@lbhsbz

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Are there slots or grooves in the piston (it is a Mazda so probably yes) ?

If yes, you need one of these. One of the sides will fit the slots.

Put it on a 3/8 extension with a ratchet, then press and turn. If you still can’t do it, crack the bleeder, then press and turn. Just bleed the the caliper when you are done.

 

[SoCalDave]

jump to 3:50

 

[rivermobster]

Quick Google search found this...

StreetUnit Rear Caliper Tool for Mazda 3 and Other Mazda

StreetUnit.com is your online Mazdaspeed performance warehouse. We stock the latest performance parts for street and track driven Mazdas!

www.streetunit.com

 

[Wicky]

You guys rock!! Thank you!!

 

[TimeBandit]

Does it have an electronic parking brake?

 

[Ryphraph]

I had the same issue on my daughters Mazda 3...

Harbor Freight has a good kit for these

Disc Brake Pad and Caliper Service Tool Kit, 11-Piece

Amazing deals on this Service Tool Kit Disc Brake Pad & Caliper at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Wicky]

Does it have an electronic parking brake?

old school analogue cable

 

[ChrisV]

Pry bar works great to twist it in.

 

[ltbaney1]

have you tried a different prop